It’s time for Who Wears it Better in July 2023? In this feature, I look at different book covers used for the same book. In some cases, the cover is chosen by geography (e.g. North America or UK). Other times, it’s based on the edition of the book (hardcover, paperback, kindle etc). Where it becomes confusing is when the book is given a completely different title! Just for fun, and because I love talking books, let’s see what different books covers I’ve noticed recently. You can click on the book covers to read my review of each book when available. Let’s go!
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella:
I love both of these covers for this book set to publish in October! There are similarities (a woman peeking out from blankets) and differences (colours and font chosen, different tag lines). While I prefer the colours used in the Random House UK cover I prefer The Dial Press version as I love the way the character is depicted on this cover.
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto:
Here is an example of three very different covers! Two of the books are under the title Forget Me Not, while the other has the title Wedding Date. The HarperCollins and Goldmann covers are both whimsical while the Forever cover is more artistic. I feel the intensity of the couple’s connection in the Forever cover and it is therefore my choice.
The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallery:
Here is another example of two very different covers. The woman on the Harlequin cover appears to me to be a little older with blonde hair while the Mills & Boon woman looks like a teenaged brunette. While I like each of these covers, having read the book I choose the Harlequin cover.
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain:
Here’s another example of two similar yet different covers. The Penguin Canada cover is more colourful while the Michael Joseph cover has a solid colour background. The Michael Joseph cover also has a tagline and quotes from two other authors. My choice is the Penguin Canada cover because of the beauty of these colours together.
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand:
This is an older book which dates back to 2005 and shows three different versions of a cover used by the same publisher. There is in fact more than these three but I find then it becomes too confusing. Two of the covers show a couple on the beach while the hardcover version shows a solitary woman. While I appreciate them all, I think the hardcover version more reflects this book and therefore it is my choice.
So that’s Who Wears it Better in July 2023? I’d love to know which covers you prefer, so please let me know in the comments. I appreciate you reading and supporting this blog and hope that you have a wonderful day.
Previous Versions of Who Wears it Better?
ER LeVar
Great post again! I absolutely agree with you about the Dial Press cover for The Burnout. I think they capture a better sense of character. For the Julie Soto covers, I agree with you, too, but I’m actually not a fan of any of them. I’m excited for the book, but if I hadn’t heard the initial buzz, the covers wouldn’t have drawn me in. I think it’s funny that you’ve featured The Whispers here, because I was just admiring that cover (Penguin Canada) when I was putting more out on the shelves at work yesterday. I wouldn’t have batted an eye at the second cover option, so I’m glad we’ve got the Penguin Canada edition on hand!
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your choices ER!
Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews
Great post! It’s interesting to see different covers for the same book. Especially in the Susan Mallery book where the women on each cover looks so different as far as age goes.
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Yvonne!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
1. The Burnout: Like you, I love both of them just about equally but give the edge to the US version for layout.
2. Forget Me Not: Again, I’m with you for the exact same reasons!
3. The Happiness Plan: I prefer the Harlequin cover, too, because the photograph is beautiful. I’m normally drawn to illustrated covers but the photograph projects a story.
4. The Whispers: I also prefer the Penguin cover because of its beauty and mystery. The Michael Joseph cover doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe I’m missing something.
5. The Blue Bistro: Ahh, we part ways here. I love the first (eBook) cover, a lot! The photograph is lovely and the color palette is especially pleasing.
Great post, Jodie💜
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Jonetta!
Her Digital Coffee
I love these features! I prefer The Dial Press cover for The Burnout, Harpers Collins for Forget Me Not, Harlequin for Happiness Plan, Penguin for The Whispers, and Mass Market for Blue Bistro. Thank you for sharing Jodie, these are so much fun. I hope you have a great weekend!
thathappyreader
Thank you Winnie! I appreciate you letting me know your thoughts! Have a great weekend!
Carla
Tough choices this month, Jodie. When you haven’t read a book, I guess it is what attracts you. I like the one you chose for Sophie Kinsella’s book. I like that the author’s name doesn’t take over the cover like the other one. I have read The Happiness Plan and agree with you about the cover. If I hadn’t read it, I would have liked the more whimsical cover. I don’t really have thoughts on the other ones.
thathappyreader
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts Carla!